Can I just paint over water-damaged drywall?

• <div><p>You can paint over water-damaged drywall as long as it’s dry and there’s no active leak. However, painting over the area will not solve deeper problems like mold or water leaks. </p><p>If you’re 100% positive that these two issues aren’t a concern, paint over the area with a water—or oil-based primer. This type of paint will ensure that it doesn’t simply seep into the spot.</p></div>

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Q: Are two coats of paint enough?

• <div><p>Many paint brands advertise as being one-coat paints. While technically true, most painting jobs still require at least two coats of paint to fully cover older paint effectively. When covering particularly dark paints with a lighter color or covering a lighter color with dark paint, three coats, and sometimes more, are often necessary to avoid streaks and spots. </p></div>

Q: Should exterior paint be acrylic or latex?

• <div><p>You can use latex or acrylic paint outdoors. Although acrylic paint tends to last longer outside, it also costs more, so if you&rsquo;re painting the outside of your house, for instance, latex paint is often a go-to option. However, acrylic will be your best choice if you want to spend some extra money for added durability. </p></div>

Q: How many coats of paint do you need to paint a room?

• <div><p>In most cases, you&rsquo;ll need two coats of paint to ensure proper coverage. If you put down a coat of primer first, you could get away with a single coat of paint, but you&rsquo;ll likely still need two coats. The only exception would be if you&rsquo;re painting with a light color over a dark color, in which case you may need three or four coats of paint to ensure the dark color doesn&rsquo;t show through the new paint. </p></div>

Q: How do painters determine prices?

• <div><p>Many painters determine prices for home painting jobs using a base rate per square foot. Others use square footage to estimate the amount of paint required and charge a multiple of the material cost, and some may estimate the time required and factor that in. In some cases, painters may simply offer to beat the lowest local quote you've received.</p></div>

Q: Can I just paint over water-damaged drywall?

• <div><p>You can paint over water-damaged drywall as long as it&rsquo;s dry and there&rsquo;s no active leak. However, painting over the area will not solve deeper problems like mold or water leaks. </p><p>If you&rsquo;re 100% positive that these two issues aren&rsquo;t a concern, paint over the area with a water&mdash;or oil-based primer. This type of paint will ensure that it doesn&rsquo;t simply seep into the spot.</p></div>

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Curtis is a masterful painter and consummate professional. He has previously painted two houses and other buildings at our property, and most recently painted the interior of my home. He has a very sharp and discerning eye for how best to approach a task, and was able to bring formerly dark and...
Niddy Griddy Home Services LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
They painted the interior and replaced the flooring in 7 days! The are so awesome ! That you tam!
SIMPLE LIFE CONTRACTING INC
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Reviewed in November 2023
I have hired them for several jobs and the work and service is always top notch. Interior painting, exterior painting, kitchen remodel, and fence stain/paint are some of the jobs they have done for me. I would highly recommend them.
Bertucci Painting LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
Installed quartz countertops, all new appliances, and painting. All work was completed to the highest standard with excellent communication and responsiveness. Crews had superior skills and were always concerned about customer satisfaction. No surprises that were not quickly addressed. We...
Unique Interior Design, Ltd.
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Reviewed in May 2019
Josh and team (Woody and Adam), completed an excellent paint job in a timely manner and reasonable price. (April, 2019), We had all our interior painted and I was concerned the colours I wanted would be matched and they were exact. Josh also offered cost saving suggestions for our scratched...
Barefoot Painting
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Reviewed in May 2015
Our expectations were greatly exceeded from both a quality and quantity standpoint. Service was efficient and courteous. Will definitely use again for other projects- sheet-rock repair, painting etc. Except for a few glue stains you would hardly know wallpaper was ever installed. Very pleased.
Jack's Ever Green Painting
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Reviewed in July 2014
They refused to move half of my belongings so they are still at the old house. Multiple pieces of furniture are now chipped and damaged. I had a very fragile leonardo davinci replica of the horse and now it has a huge chip in it due to them not wrapping it. They broke my tv. The tire blew out...
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"Ryan and crew just finished painting our home exterior. He was responsive throughout the process, and finished an excellent job in a timely and cost efficient manner. Highly recommend getting a quote from him."

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"Ryan and crew just finished painting our home exterior. He was responsive throughout the process, and finished an excellent job in a timely and cost efficient manner. Highly recommend getting a quote from him."

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